Category Archives: Pennies for Kids
An Endorsement for Andy Heidt — #1 of 7 of the 48th Assembly District Candidates on Education
On July 12 the voters in the 48th Assembly District — covering the East side of Madison, Monona, McFarland and the Town of Dunn (map here)– will choose a Representative to the State Assembly to replace now County Executive Joe … Continue reading
Rep. Bernier Tries to Get Cute (and Fails).
Phony Democratic Primary Candidates are apparently only the beginning, the GOP has now moved on to insincere revenue legislation. First term Republican Representative Kathy Bernier is circulating phony legislation proposing an income tax check-off to fund shared revenue, medical assistance, … Continue reading
Save the Dates
Wednesday April 20, 10:30 AM, “A Better Way” School Funding Alternatives Press Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2011 Parents, Religious and Education Leaders Call for Balanced Approach in Budgeting for Public Education. MADISON, Wis. – A broad coalition of … Continue reading
The Other Shoe, or Will You Be Marching in March?
There is so much good stuff out there on what has been happening in Madison and around the state this week that I really don’t have too much to add. I will point toward the CAST Statement I helped draft, … Continue reading
On the Agenda, MMSD the week of October 25, 2010
A busy week for the Madison Metropolitan School District, with the biggest item being the finalization of the 2010-11 budget and tax levy. This is somewhat anti-climactic, with most of the action coming in the Spring and only relatively minor … Continue reading
The Mess with West (Updated)
The Raunch Hands “Mess Around” (click to listen or download) [Update: I just got emailed this letter as a West parent. Crisis communication is happening. Not much new here, but some clarity.] The first steps with the “High School Curricular … Continue reading
October 7, Rally to Defend Public Education
Thursday, October 7 · 12:30pm – 1:30pm in Library Mall on the UW Campus there will be a rally to defend public education. This is part of a national effort to combat reduced governmental investments in education at all levels, … Continue reading
“Political Dynamite”= School Funding
From MPTV’s Fourth Street Forum. [Original Airdate: October 1, 2010] POLITICAL DYNAMITE: PAYING FOR WISCONSIN’S SCHOOLS Wisconsin has a crisis when it comes to paying for schools. The fallout hurts children, teachers and our future. 4th Street Forum explores school … Continue reading
On the Agenda: MMSD Board of Education, the week of September 27, 2010
For the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education and related bodies, hree meetings on Monday this week, one on Tuesday. The Four-Year-Old Kindergarten Advisory Council continues their work at 9:00 on Monday, at the 4C offices. The new Board … Continue reading
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Labor Day Mega Music Post
I need to find the time to do some serious blogging, but meanwhile some music for Labor Day. Don’t forget to come to LaborFest on Monday (at the Labor Temple, Park & Wingra, Noon to 5:30). Good people, good music, … Continue reading
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